| Stereotypes of individuals with learning disabilities: views of college students with and without learning disabilities. | |
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PMID: 20375292 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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To explore possible reasons for low self-identification rates among undergraduates with learning disabilities (LD), we asked students (38 with LD, 100 without LD) attending two large, public, research-intensive universities to respond to a questionnaire designed to assess stereotypes about individuals with LD and conceptions of ability. Responses were coded into six categories of stereotypes about LD (low intelligence, compensation possible, process deficit, nonspecific insurmountable condition, working the system, and other), and into three categories of conceptions of intelligence (entity, incremental, neither). Consistent with past findings, the most frequent metastereotype reported by individuals in both groups related to generally low ability. In addition, students with LD were more likely to espouse views of intelligence as a fixed trait. As a whole, the study's findings have implications for our understanding of factors that influence self-identification and self-advocacy at the postsecondary level. |
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Authors:
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Alison L May; C Addison Stone |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2010-04-07 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of learning disabilities Volume: 43 ISSN: 1538-4780 ISO Abbreviation: J Learn Disabil Publication Date: 2010 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-11-01 Completed Date: 2011-01-24 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0157312 Medline TA: J Learn Disabil Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 483-99 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Services for Students with Disabilities, Northwestern University, 601 University Place, Scott Hall Room 21, Evanston, IL 60208, USA. a-may@northwestern.edu |
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Adolescent Adult Case-Control Studies Female Humans Intelligence Learning Disorders* Male Self Concept Stereotyping* Students / psychology* Universities Young Adult |
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